Vision

Americans for Prosperity – Michigan is the premier Grassroots organization in Michigan. We equip people with the tools needed to have a voice in government. We recruit and unite concerned citizens to hold our government accountable and advance policies that benefit citizens over bureaucracy. In Michigan, we have offices strategically located across the state, working daily for limited government in our state and nation.

Our Team

Tim Golding

Tim Golding

State Director

Husband, father, and grandfather! Tim resides in Jackson County, where he formerly owned a construction company with his twin brother. He ran for State Senate in 2022, but ultimately God had different plans, and he joined AFP as the Director of Grassroots Operations. After working with AFP for nearly two years, he was named the State Director of Michigan in the fall of 2024.

Parker Maddock

Parker Maddock

Director of Grassroots Operations

Parker Maddock has been active in Michigan politics since 2016 and currently serves as the Director of Grassroots Operations at Americans for Prosperity Michigan. A passionate leader and visionary, Parker excels at building strong teams and driving grassroots impact throughout the state. She believes that all political success starts with volunteering in the grassroots.

Billie Rajzer

Billie Rajzer

Media and Strategy Director

Billie has over 10 years of experience in campaign communications and the federal government. She comes to AFP as a veteran of the United States Air Force, former Congressional Deputy District Director, and last, but certainly not least a wife and mom of two middle schoolers. When she is not tweeting on X, she is operating a kids’ “Uber” for sports.

Sonny Koch

Sonny Koch

Legislative Liaison

Sonny joined AFP Michigan in 2023 after more than 12 years of experience in the Michigan Legislature, serving in both the House and Senate. As AFP Michigan’s Legislative Liaison, he works directly with lawmakers on the frontlines of policy. Sonny holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in American History and brings a historian’s perspective to shaping legislation in Michigan.

Ricardo Alfaro

Ricardo Alfaro

LIBRE Michigan Regional Strategic Director

As the Strategic Director for the LIBRE Initiative in Michigan, Ricardo has the honor of leading our efforts across the state to empower the Latino community. His role encompasses overseeing staff, engaging directly with constituents from every district, and ensuring that the Latino community’s stories are heard by their elected representatives. He works to support and advance sound public policy that reflects Latino values—faith, family, economic opportunity, and education. Ultimately, his mission is to help create an environment where Latinos in Michigan can pursue and achieve their American Dream through freedom and opportunity.

Jaden Morrissey

Jaden Morrissey

LIBRE West Michigan Grassroots Engagement Director

As the Grassroots Engagement Director for the Libre Initiative in Michigan, Jaden has had the privilege of being the boots on the ground in creating events to help educate and empower our Latino community! We engage in issues that affect our lives and help ensure our voices are heard. Jaden is driven by his family’s testimony of coming to the USA with nothing and starting their business, and living the American dream. He finds it a pleasure to continue to support and advocate for freedom and the needs of our Hispanic community out in the field! 

Landen Chulski

Landen Chulski

West Michigan Grassroots Engagement Director

Landen is our Grassroots Engagement Director for West Michigan. He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, and still proudly calls it home, alongside his wife and son. From our beautiful beaches to our local businesses and famous cherries, he loves everything that makes West Michigan special. He is committed to standing up against overregulation, high taxes, and government overreach—to protect the place we all call home.

Sean Bertolino

Sean Bertolino

Mid-Michigan Grassroots Engagement Director

Sean is based in Lansing and covers mid-Michigan, including Jackson, Calhoun, and Kalamazoo Counties. In addition, he leads AFP-MI’s College and Faith Outreach initiatives. Sean has been with AFP for over 3 years and has a passion for implementing change in his community. As a former financial advisor, helping people is something he takes seriously.

Luke Anthony

Luke Anthony

Flint/Saginaw Area Grassroots Engagement Director

Luke is our Grassroots Engagement Director working primarily in Oakland and Genesee counties. He grew up in the Upper Peninsula! He has a passion for politics and for motivating his team of volunteers and activists to make an impact at the grassroots level.

Katlin Viar

Katlin Viar

Macomb Area Grassroots Engagement Director

Katlin Viar is the Grassroots Engagement Director for Oakland and Macomb County. Passionate about freedom, opportunity, and building authentic relationships, she believes thriving communities start with empowered voices. When she is not working, she’s probably exploring a new city, enjoying live music, or hunting down the perfect coffee shop.

Nancy Thompson

Nancy Thompson

East Central Michigan Grassroots Engagement Director

Nancy is the Grassroots Engagement Director for East Central Michigan. Having been with AFP for five years, she is well-known and respected across all of Michigan! She is a former television producer at NBC, a grandmother, and believe it or not, a Great-grandmother. She gets up every day to fight for a brighter tomorrow for her grandchildren, Michigan, and America.

Lisa Werner

Lisa Werner

Southeast Michigan Grassroots Engagement Director

As the AFP-MI Southeast Grassroots Engagement Director, Lisa leads strategic community outreach and empowers everyday citizens to take action on the issues that matter most. She is proud to have helped flip her district, proving that when people are engaged and organized, real change happens. With a deep commitment to local values and community-driven action, she builds and mobilizes networks that turn passion into powerful, lasting impact across Southeast Michigan.

Become a Volunteer

In 2024, AFP Michigan achieved remarkable outreach by knocking on 953,551 doors, making 557 656 phone calls, and hosting 299 events across the state. These efforts were dedicated to advocating for meaningful changes in state policy and legislation. We invite you to partner with us as a trusted advocate and resource in driving positive change in the lives of Americans throughout the Great Lakes state.

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